I was overjoyed to join the announcement of $1.2 million of federal funds awarded to the YMCA of Druid Hill Avenue to revitalize its infrastructure.
Senators Cardin and Van Hollen worked tirelessly for this project in the U.S. Senate. Together, we echoed the rich history of…
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend and colleague, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. I had the opportunity to work with Donald and his father, and I immediately noticed that both were so committed, so endearing, and so dedicated to empowering communities across New Jersey.…
Tonight, at sundown, our Jewish friends and neighbors will come together for
#Seder
to begin celebrating
#Passover
.
The
#Passover
miracle brought liberty and freedom – may its observance gather families together to celebrate happiness, prosperity, peace, and good health.…
It was great to participate in the Afro-American Newspapers' Annual High Tea honoring the Divine Nine for their outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to community. Thank you, Divine Nine, for your rich legacy of service and excellence.
#HighTea
#Baltimore
#community
I recently sat down with
#Maryland
members of the National Medical Association as part of their annual health policy colloquium in Washington, D.C. We discussed a wide range of healthcare-related issues, and it was invaluable to receive input from the largest and oldest national…
Congratulations to Lansdowne Middle School and Principal Ryan Warfel on your new Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM Center presented by the Exelon Foundation. Science Technology Engineering and Math will serve you well in all of your future pursuits. I was honored to participate in…
Today, I introduced bipartisan legislation to support small, minority, and women-owned businesses aiming to provide their products or services to the federal government.
Small businesses are a driving force in our economy, and this legislation will empower them to plan for…
Happy Jackie Robinson Day!
#OTD
in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he stepped onto the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Number 42’s legacy is one of achievement and resilience, as he went on to change the game forever.
#JackieRobinson
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In the two weeks since the Dali cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse, the Maryland Congressional Delegation has acted with unity, collectedness, precision, and promise.
Today, we have made good on our commitment to America and our State by…
In April, we celebrate World Autism Month which proudly supports the millions of people living with autism worldwide. Thank you to all the special education professionals working tirelessly so that everyone can reach their fullest potential.
#Autism
#AutismAwareness
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Yesterday, the Team Maryland Congressional Delegation met to discuss the next steps needed to continue making progress with the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Already, we have proven that the State of Maryland and this country can navigate through tragedies by working…
I was glad to attend the 15th Annual Empowered Women In Leadership Luncheon for an engaging conversation with Sunny Hostin, attorney, journalist & best-selling author, and former Mayor of Baltimore City, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake.
#baltimore_links
#ealinks
#easternarealinks
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It was a powerful message to have President Biden and members of his Administration at the Port of Baltimore to reaffirm their support, grieve for the dead and missing, and to uplift all who have been so deeply impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Together,…
Just miles from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Biden reaffirmed his commitment and resolve to making sure this bridge is rebuilt, these channels are reopened, and the workers who depend on our Port get their lives back. This tragedy is one of…
My thanks to President Biden's Small Business Administrator Isabel Guzman for coming to Baltimore in the wake of the Key Bridge collapse to meet and counsel small and minority businesses in search of disaster relief loans.
#SBA
#EIDLloans
#SupportSmallBusiness
#SmallBusiness
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I spoke to hundreds of Longshoremen and dock workers yesterday at the Dundalk Marine Terminal to discuss their jobs and relief efforts underway to get them back to work at the Port. I remain committed to our unions doing everything I can to get through this bridge disaster…
Our remembrance of the missing and dead bridge workers continues; our appreciation of CASA de Maryland never ceases to grow; and our respect for the more than 8,000 Longshoremen and dock workers cannot and will not be diminished.
#MarylandTough
#BaltimoreStrong
#Baltimore
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